Description: Theo Wanne Narayan Tenor SaxophoneTheo Wanne's Personal Tenor - one of two of his personal hornsNew Condition • Titanium single piece neck (one of two ever made!!!)Collector's Item This Theo Wanne Narayan is one of the most exquisite saxophones ever made, and one of the best playing horns I've ever played on! The detailing of all aspects of this horn is incredible - single-piece titanium alloy neck, unlacquered with spectacular engraving on both the body and keys. The horn's resonance and intonation are impeccable from low-Bb to way into the altissimo registers. Flexible, bold and powerful, the Narayan has the precision action of a Selmer or Yamaha, with the bold, big sound of the vintage King Super 20s. All around, this is one of the best horns ever made. The NARAYAN Tenor saxophone has a big, full vintage sound with amazing flexiility. It is the Ferrari of tenor saxophones. The NARAYAN is freedom in the form of and tenor saxophone! It is designed to feel flexible, agile, and free while having that big vintage saxophone sound. Narayan: The God Narayan represents the source of all creation in Hinduism. Everything in this world comes from him. The Narayan Saxophone is designed to be such a significant and meaningful saxophone. Three ring strap hook: Theo Wanne’s proprietary three-ring strap hook allows the neck-strap to be connected at different locations, so the saxophone can tilt at the appropriate playing angle while sitting down or standing up. Three Point Bell to Body Brace: Theo Wanne’s proprietary three point bell-to-body brace has three fully captured points of contact with the body. It is far stronger than a traditional brace while allowing for previously unheard of vibratory freedom. Neck: Comes with our proprietary titanium alloy neck with unique taper which creates a huge sound, easy altissimo and improved intonation. Finish: The Narayan alto has our Blue-Vintified™ body and gold lacquer keys. This special finish allows for incredible vibration and resonance in the tubes. The NARAYAN has many other innovations, which we keep confidential. However their benefit becomes obvious once you try the horn yourself! SOUND LIGHT, FREE & FLEXIBLE sounding.Can sound like a vintage Conn or Selmer but will take more air, vibrates freer and has a LOT more projection.Perfect for all types of music! DESIGNBased off of vintage saxophone phonics, and updated with modern technology.Designed by Theo Wanne, the foremost expert on the design and manufacturing of vintage and new mouthpieces and saxophones. DETAILSFinish: Available only in Blue-Vintified™ Finish with Gold Lacquer Keys.Set-Up: Premium Pads and metal domed resonators.Brace: Three point bell-to-body brace.Reticulated Interior: Creates Boundary-Layer-Effect.Titanium Neck Tube: Sonically superior, effortless altissimo, great intonation.
Price: 3900 USD
Location: Denver, Colorado
End Time: 2025-01-07T00:35:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 85 USD
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Brand: Theo Wanne
Type: Tenor Saxophone
Body Material: Brass
Color: Blue Vintified
Instrument: Saxophone
Set Includes: Case
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Experience Level: Advanced, Expert